Southampton: A lively town for seafarers

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One of the UK’s busiest commercial ports and a centre for boating enthusiasts

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Water is what makes Southampton tick. It is famous for its ships, from the Titanic
to the QE2. It is also one of the UK’s busiest commercial ports and a
centre for sailing enthusiasts. Those wanting to be in easy reach of the
town opt for a waterside location on Southampton Water or the River Itchen.

Architectural gems

Southampton was badly bombed during the Second World War so its waterfront is
a jumble of industrial buildings, new flats and cruise-ship terminals. But
it still has an historic old town, with the remains of the old city walls,

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